Water Wise Plant species originating from low rainfall regions that require less water to survive and thrive than other plant species.

Wind Tolerant Plants able to withstand the effect of strong winds.

Specific Information

This is one of my favourite trees and a first choice for a small garden. The undulating leaves are a shiny green and shiver in the slightest breeze. Vepris lanceolata is happy to grow below the canopy of other trees. The attractive leaves have a lemony scent when crushed. The white ironwood takes well to pruning and shaping. Although drought tolerant and water wise in its natural habitat, this tree is not suitable for very dry areas. When the fruits ripen to black, the trees are alive with feeding birds.

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Flowers

Description

very small, star-shaped

Season

Summer to Autumn Plants will seldom bloom for the entire season as given in the list, but should flower during a period within these parameters.

Colour

greenish white

Growth Rate

Moderate to Fast Specifying growth rate can be very misleading as there is considerable variation of growth rate depending on type and species of plant, available water, supplementary feeding, mulching and general care, as well as the plants suitability and adaptability to the garden environment.

Plant Uses

Attracts bees, butterflies or other insects This plant attracts insects which can be food for birds or other creatures in your garden.

Attracts Birds This plant will attract birds.

Boundary A plant useful for planting around the edges of the property to form a green or colourful backdrop, an impenetrable hedge, to hide walls or create privacy.

Container Trees, shrubs and ornamental species that can adapt to growing in a restricted environment.

Filler Either a fast growing tree or shrub used temporarily to fill in an area while the permanent plants grow to a desired size, or a plant used to fill gaps in borders or beds.

Provides light / dappled shade A tree with an open to sparse canopy, through which varying degrees of sunlight can penetrate.

Screen A tall hedge of suitable plants planted closely together and used as a windbreak, to block a bad view, to separate parts of the garden or as a backdrop.

Suitable for smaller gardens Such plants do not have invasive root systems, remain small or controllable and can often be grown in containers.

Wild Garden An indigenous garden planted for the benefit of wildlife and birds. Provides food, water, a variety of mini-biomes and no poisonous chemicals are used.

Distribution and Habitat

coastally, from the Western Cape, through the Eastern Cape, and Kwazulu-Natal, in dune, riverine and low-lying forest, as well as Mpumalanga, Limpopo and parts of Gauteng and the North-West Province, in woodland and escarpment forests

Planting Suggestions

The old method of digging a deep hole and filling it with soil and compost has resulted in many trees failing to thrive, dying, rotting at the base or worse still, falling over in later years due to poor root development. Refer to the following sites for the best method of planting trees:

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I am afraid I can't be of much help here as I have little experience in dealing with clay soil, but here are my thoughts.

You didn't mention the density of your clay. If you have a sandy clay or a light clay, there should be no problem. As your clay layer is not very deep, it is quite likely that the tree will be suitable.

I did some searching and have found a couple of sites that mention planting trees in clay soil that may give you some extra guidance and greater success in the long run:

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